Meh, after the experience of 2008/early 2009 days like today make me think "is that the worst you can do, punk?"

I see nothing obvious pushing stuff down except the apparent feeling of some of the more excitable market participants that it is "time" for a correction. Knock yourself out, guys.

I didn't realize today was a "market correction" till I got stuck waiting on hold with Fidelity for 30 minutes. I wondered what was up, checked the market quotes, and then figured out I was waiting in the hold queue so everyone could place their sell orders.

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__________________"It's tough to make predictions, especially when it involves the future." ~Attributed to many
"In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But, in practice, there is." ~(perhaps by) Yogi Berra
"Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge."~ Lau tzu

We bought a chunk of Vanguard Small Cap today with proceeds from selling stock options last week just before DH's company stock slid almost 20%...if I pretended to be a market timer I'd say, yup sold at the high just like we planned

Dex, we are always at a pivotal time. A market is made up of buyers and sellers, some think it's time to buy and some think it's time to sell. Me, I don't know nothin, I'm just sittin with what I got. The market can do what ever it wants to. I've learned my lesson and was almost out a 7K the last down turn.

I don't think your market timing is much better than mine or anyone elses for that matter.

__________________"It's tough to make predictions, especially when it involves the future." ~Attributed to many
"In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But, in practice, there is." ~(perhaps by) Yogi Berra
"Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge."~ Lau tzu

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Consult with your own advisor or representative. My thoughts should not be construed as investment advice. Past performance is no guarantee of future results (love that one).......:)

__________________"It's tough to make predictions, especially when it involves the future." ~Attributed to many
"In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But, in practice, there is." ~(perhaps by) Yogi Berra
"Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge."~ Lau tzu

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